We are
responsible for maintaining approximately 310 centerline miles of Town roads which equates to 1,153 town owned roads. These
responsibilities include snow removal and ice control, paving and the
maintenance of roads, signage, roadway markings, drainage, tree and
brush cutting and removal within the Town's right of way, and the disposal
of non-domestic dead animals. The Division is also responsible for the
maintenance of approximately 36 miles of sidewalk.

One of the Division's major responsibilities
during the upcoming winter season is to keep the Town roads clear
of snow and ice. We utilize our own work force and outside contractors
to accomplish this task. We also ask the cooperation of Town
residents in keeping the roads clear of vehicles and portable basketball hoops in order to
do the best job possible while plowing and sanding. Also please note that no snow from a driveway or parking lot should be deposited on a town road.

The Division is also responsible for
collecting holiday trees. The trees will be collected, weather
permitting, from January 2nd until all trees have been picked
up, but no later than the last Friday in February. The Department requests
that the trees be stripped of all decorations, left to the side
of the road and not in plastic wrap. This service does not include
wreaths or any other holiday decorations.

Available Residential
Services Through DPW Division of Highway

The Division offers our residents rental of a
12 yard capacity dumpster for disposal purposes for approximately a 48
hour period or a weekend, depending on availability. An informational
sheet is attached with regulations and restrictions to this service.
This service can be utilized for residential homeowners use and can
not be used for commercial purposes, such as work being done by contractors.
The current fee is $200.00 plus a $50.00 refundable deposit which will
be returned if no restricted materials are found in the dumpster. You
may pay by personal check or money order. The program runs from April through December, weather permitting, and does require you
to come into the office to complete paperwork. We also currently offer screened millings and crushed rubble for $6.00 per cubic yard when quantities allow.

Road Work Permit
Requirements

Requests for excavating into a Town road
require a Highway Permit. Currently the charge is $500.00 for
the first 25 feet of excavation and $20.00 per foot for additional
footage. When the road is restored to the Highway Superintendent's
satisfaction, a refund is granted, less a $100.00 permit fee.
This program also requires you to come into the office to complete
paperwork. In addition, a Town of Colonie Highway and Drainage
Standards book can be purchased for a fee of $10.00. This book
provides important information on our Highway and Drainage standards
and procedures for existing and future development.

Snow Removal

As winter comes to a close, the Town's
Department of Public Works (DPW), Division of Highways, is still
out there working to keep our roads clear so you and your family
can travel to your chosen destination safely and without major
delay.

Snow removal in the Town is of utmost
importance to Town officials. As mandated by Section 140 of the
Highway Law, it is our policy in the Town to have streets
clean of snow as soon as possible. The Town, in performing this
service to its residents, attempts to handle matters professionally,
competently, and quickly. It must be remembered that this is
no small task since we have 310 center-line miles (meaning
620 true centerline miles) of roadways in the Town.

To provide you with the best service,
the DPW, Division of Highways, would like to remind you that
it needs your full cooperation.

For example, a problem often times occurs
when Town residents leave their vehicles in the Town streets.
This hinders our snowplowing operation. It would assist us if
you make sure your vehicle is in your driveway, and not in the
street, when a storm begins.

Please note that when a parked vehicle
blocks a street so our snowplows cannot pass, we have no other
option than to summon a police car to assist us in having the
vehicle moved or towed. If it is towed, the owner of the vehicle
will be responsible for towing charges.

This is a request by the Superintendent
of Highways and by the operators of the snowplows. Please give
us a hand by keeping your vehicles off the streets from the start
to the end of a snow storm.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation
and if you should you have any questions, please do not hesitate
to call the DPW, Division of Highways, at 783-2795.

2015 Paving Program

May

Watervliet Shaker Road is scheduled to be milled by Peckham Road Corp. the week of May 18th
Whitehall Place is scheduled to be milled by Peckham Road Corp. the week of May 18th
Huntington Drive Cul de Sac is scheduled to be milled by Peckham Road Corp. the week of May 18th
Girard Court is scheduled to be milled by Peckham Road Corp. the week of May 18th
Coronet Court is scheduled to be milled by Peckham Road Corp. the week of May 18th
Richie Road is scheduled to be milled by Peckham Road Corp. the week of May 18th

Howansky Drive is scheduled to be paved by Callanan Industries the week of May25th
Thimbleberry Court is scheduled to be paved by Callanan Industries the week of May 25th
Misty Morning Drive is scheduled to be paved by Callanan Industries the week of May 25th
Wakefield Lane is scheduled to be paved by Callanan Industries the week of May 25th
Tail Feather Court is scheduled to be paved by Callanan Industries the week of May 25th

June

Cohoes Crescent Road is scheduled to be cold recycled by Gorman Brothers the week of June 1st
Mary Hadge Drive is scheduled to be cold recycled by Gorman Brothers the week of June 1st
Ernie Road is scheduled to be cold recycled by Gorman Brothers the week of June 1st

Huntington Drive is scheduled to be cold recycled by Gorman Brothers the week of June 8th
Rolling Hills Road is scheduled to be cold recycled by Gorman Brothers the week of June 8th
Carriage Hill is scheduled to be cold recycled by Gorman Brothers the week of June 8th
Hollow Road is scheduled to be cold recycled by Gorman Brothers the week of June 8th
East Newton Road is scheduled to be cold recycled by Gorman Brothers the week of June 8th
Newton Road is scheduled to be cold recycled by Gorman Brothers the week of June 8th

VFW Drive is scheduled to be reclaimed by Reclamation LLC the week of June 15th
Thompson Street is scheduled to be reclaimed by Reclamation LLC the week of June 15th
Rifle Range Road is scheduled to be reclaimed by Reclamation LLC the week of June 15th

July

Bittersweet Lane is scheduled to be milled by Peckham Road Corp. the week of July 13th
Williams Park Road is scheduled to be milled by Peckham Road Corp. the week of July 13th
Bertha Terrace is scheduled to be milled by Peckham Road Corp. the week of July 13th
Clifftop Drive is scheduled to be milled by Peckham Road Corp. the week of July 13th

2015 Crack Sealing Program

Frequently Asked
Questions

1. Can you please tell me where the
DPW Division of Highway is located ?

The Division is located in The Public
Operations Center Building at 347 Old Niskayuna Road, at the
corner of Wade Road and Old Niskayuna Road in Latham. Our office
is located on the 1st floor at the southern end of the building.

2.Can you please tell me when my street will be resurfaced?

The DPW Division of Highways has a yearly
paving program in the Town of Colonie based on a Pavement Evaluation
Scoring System developed several years ago for municipalities
whereby each Town road is given a score from 1 to 10 based on
the pavement condition. A score of 10 indicates a newly paved
road whereas a score of 1 would indicate that the road was not
passable by a vehicle. Fortunately, in the Town of Colonie, our
lowest rated roads are a condition 5 and these roads become a
priority for the Paving Program on a yearly basis within the
confines of our budget allocation. We can always tell you if
your street will or will not be paved in the current calendar
year and we can usually project to the next calendar year whether
your street is scheduled to be paved.

3. I have a drainage problem, can
you help me?

The DPW Division of Highways maintains
drainage on Town owned public roads, on Town owned property and
within areas where the Town of Colonie has an easement for the
maintenance of drainage systems. The Division will provide maintenance
in these public areas, however, the Division can not legally
provide drainage maintenance on private property. The Department
of Public Works will assist property owners in the determination
of public or private ownership and maintenance responsibilities, and or possible solutions.

4. Can I have information about your
Dumpster program and availability?

The Division offers rental of a 12 yard dumpster
for residential use for disposal purposes for approximately a 48 hour period, or a weekend, depending on availability. The cost
of this service is $250.00 and there are 5 dumpsters available to be
delivered Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It is necessary to come into the office
in order to schedule a date. PLEASE NOTE: This service is not available during winter maintenence months.

5. Can you tell me when my leaf and
brush pickup day is?

The DPW Division of Highway oversees the leaf and brush pick-up program. Pick-up is scheduled based on your Fire District. You can contact the Department of Public Works Leaf Pick-up line at 783-LEAF if you have any questions or concerns.

How to Contact
the DPW Division of Highway
The Town of Colonie DPW Division of Highway is located on the
lower level of the Public Operations Building. Our hours of operation
are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Mailing Address
Public Operations Center Building
347 Old Niskayuna Road
Latham, New York 12110

Phone Number
(518) 783-2795
If calling off-hours for an emergency, please call the Police Department
at 783-2744.